基督教崇真中學 Tsung Tsin Christian Academy 8 Lai Hong Street, Cheung Sha Wan

27288727 [email protected] 27288021 http://www.ttca.edu.hk

Mission Statement Information of Teaching Staff Founded on the inspired Christian Virtues of Faith, Hope and Love and with the conviction of “to serve (including School Head) than to be served”, Tsung Tsin Christian Academy (TTCA) aims to serve the community and provides Number of teaching posts in the approved - whole-person quality education. We believe that every student is a respectable individual created in establishment the image of God, who possesses potentials to be holistically developed in a Christian environment, has great capacity and ability to learn and to be taught, and will be able to succeed in academic and Total number of teachers in the school 67 non-academic endeavors. TTCA devotes to build a caring and positive enterprising learning environment for our students. Qualifications and professional training (% of total number of teachers) School Information Teacher Certificate / Diploma in Education 97% Supervisor / Chairman of Ms Chow Yin Yung Esther School Management Bachelor Degree 61% Committee Master / Doctorate Degree or above 39% Principal (with Mr Cheung Man Wai (BA, MA, Cert Ed., M. Ed.) Qualifications / Special Education Training 12% Experiences) Years of Experience (% of total number of teachers)

School Type DSS Co-ed 0 - 4 years 5 - 9 years ≥10 years School Motto Faith, Hope, Love 22% 18% 60%

Name of Sponsoring Tsung Tsin Mission of HK Year of Commencement of 2004 Body Operation Area Occupied by the About 8150 Sq. M Religion Protestantism / Incorporated Management Not Applicable School Christianity Committee Parent-Teacher Yes Past Students' Association / Yes Student Union / Yes Association School Alumni Association Association Subjects Offered in the 2019/2020 School Year Chinese Language (taught in Cantonese or PTH), Chinese History, PTH, Physical Education, Christian Ethics

Chinese as the medium of instruction

English Language, Mathematics, Liberal Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Economics, BAFS, Computer Literacy, Visual Arts, Music, Home Economics, STEM English as the medium of S.1 - S.3 instruction

- Adopt different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum

Chinese Language (taught in Cantonese), Chinese History, Christian Ethics, Physical Education

Chinese as the medium of instruction

English Language, Mathematics, Liberal Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Information and Communication Technology, History, Geography, BAFS, Visual Arts English as the medium of S.4 - S.6 instruction

- Adopt different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum Subjects to be Offered in the 2020/2021 School Year Chinese Language (taught in Cantonese or PTH), Chinese History, PTH, Physical Education, Christian Ethics

Chinese as the medium of instruction

English Language, Mathematics, Liberal Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Economics, BAFS, Computer Literacy, Visual Arts, Music, Home Economics, STEM, Thinking Skills English as the medium of S.1 - S.3 instruction

- Adopt different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum

Chinese Language (taught in Cantonese), Chinese History, Christian Ethics, Physical Education

Chinese as the medium of instruction

English Language, Mathematics, Liberal Studies, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics, Information and Communication Technology, History, Geography, BAFS, Visual Arts English as the medium of S.4 - S.6 instruction

- Adopt different medium of instruction by class or by group / school-based curriculum

Class Structure & Chargeable Fees (2019/2020) S1 S2 S3 S4 S5 S6 No. of Classes 3 3 3 5 5 5 School Fee $37,300 $37,300 $37,300 $36,800 $36,800 $36,800

Tong Fai ------Parent-Teacher Association Fee $80 Student Union / Association Fee S.1-S.5: $10, S.6: $5 Approved Charges for Remedial class, some extra-curricular activities Non-standard items Other Charges / Fees -

Remarks Our current actual operating classes are 6 classes for S.1, S.2; 5 classes for S.3, S.4 and S.5; 4 classes for S.6 respectively. There are on average 25 students in each class to provide more care to each student. Besides, student-teacher and student-student interactions can be increased.

S.1 Admission, Orientation Activities & Healthy School Life Secondary One Admission Our school will not participate in the Secondary School Places Allocation System through central allocation stage (Applicable for admission to S.1 in September 2020). Criteria and weightings for the admission of S.1 - Academic performance: 50%; Interview (Individual interview in both Chinese and English language): 40%; Extra-curricular activities and social services: 10%

Orientation Activities and Healthy Life Pre-S.1 Bridging Course with English language, drama lessons, S.1 Orientation Day, S.1 Life Camp. 基督教崇真中學 Tsung Tsin Christian Academy

School Characteristics School Management School's Major Concerns: 1. To further enhance the effectiveness of learning and teaching. 2. To sustain our belief of whole-person development. School Management Organisation: Our academy is operating under the management of Tsung Tsin Mission of HK Shamshuipo Church, which is a Christian organization with a long history and school management experience. To date, 4 schools, including our academy, are managed under Shamshuipo Church. They are: Shatin Tsung Tsin Secondary School, Tsung Tsin College and Tsung Tsin Primary School and Kindergarten. Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee: The SMC, established in 2009, includes representatives of school sponsoring body, the principal, teachers, parents and independent professionals. School Green Policy: Facilities such as greenhouse and indoor garden and related ecology activities connect students with Geography and Biology after class. In Christian Ethics and Liberal Studies, the social significance of environmental protection is emphazised through issue-enquiry approach. Waste Reduction: Paper waste separation bins in classrooms, three-colour recycle bins on the ground floor and a food waste processor in greenhouse promotes waste reduction and recycling habits on campus. To further reduce plastic consumption, we are considering cutting down on the sale of bottled water, and installing more eco-friendly drinking fountains around the campus. Students are also required to use the water-absorbent umbrella cases distributed by the school. Renewable Energy: Solar photovoltaic (PV) system will be installed to employ a level of sustainability and raise environmental awareness among students. Learning and Teaching Plan Whole-school Language Policy: As an EMI school, not only all lessons (excluding Chinese, Chinese History, Putonghua, Christian Ethics and Physical Education) are taught in English, most school events and activities including morning devotion sessions, announcements and promotions are mainly conducted in English also. In order to create an English-rich learning environment, we have a number of Native-speaking English teachers to teach different subjects so that teachers and students can share through a language they both are familiar with and students’ exposure to English can also be increased. On the other hand, Putonghua is used to teach Chinese Language in some junior classes so as to cater for the needs of the students who have learnt Chinese in Putonghua in their primary schools. Learning and Teaching Strategies: 1. Small Class Teaching – Each class consists of 25 students on average. Teacher-student and student-student interactions can be increased through low student-teacher ratio. 2. Self-directed Learning – Our school aims to promote self-directed learning among all forms and all subjects. Having prepared for their lessons, students are expected to participate in lessons proactively so as to improve their self-efficacy in learning. Being one of the pioneers in pre-lesson enquiry in secondary education, TTCA Chinese department has been invited to various occasions to share their successful experiences and open their classrooms for demonstration. 3. Collaborative Learning – We emphasize the importance of building knowledge and skills together by encouraging students to work closely with each other inside and outside classroom. A variety of strategies is practised to promote collaboration among students, so that students can master the objectives of each lesson and fully understand the knowledge taught. 4. E-learning – Information technology, including various online platforms, apps and tablets, has been widely used in the school to enhance the effectiveness of learning and teaching. 5. Modular Curriculum – Modular approach is implemented in S.1 and S2. Students focus on fewer subjects per semester so that they can master the newly acquired knowledge and skills with more flexibility and relieve their stress from assignments and assessments. 6. Innovation and Technology Education - Thinking skills and STEM curriculum are tailor-made for junior form students. By cultivating their creativity and critical thinking, they are prepared for the future development in the society. School-based Curriculum: 1. Electives: 2X and 3X. For senior secondary curriculum, there are 90 combinations of elective subjects provided for students. To explore different pathways for students, our school is planning to introduce the IAL curriculum. 2. Curriculum highlights: a. In order to cultivate the spirit of scientific enquiry and creative thinking, our STEM curriculum introduces programming and assembly of robots to our junior-form students; b. Catering for learner diversity through enhancement classes; c. Curriculum adaption with reference to 3-3-4 curriculum; d. Development of generic skills, including communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. Development of Key Tasks: Moral, Civic and National Education: 1. Christian Ethics lessons for S.1-S.6 students. Discussions and analysis of social issues from different angles and upon biblical morality are in place during classes. 2. Social issue sharing by teachers at class period and monthly flag-raising ceremonies. 3. Besides embedding moral and civic education into different subjects, form-based class periods are also tailor-made for students with the aid of subsidies from the Quality Education Fund (QEF). Reading-to-Learn: 1.Reading time every afternoon to foster students’ reading habits. 2. Elements of reading are emphasized in various subjects to allow more platforms for students to scaffold their knowledge. Project-based Learning: Through different projects, we aim to improve students’ problem-solving skills and nourish students’ interest in those subjects through research-intensive learning. E-learning: 1. All students are equipped with Google accounts and are taught to utilize Google Classroom. Learning does not just take place in physical classrooms, but expands to virtual classrooms and everyday life. 2. Interactive teaching and learning with e-means like tablets and educational apps are introduced. Career and Life Planning: Seminars, workshops and site visits are arranged for Life Planning. Besides understanding themselves, students are provided ample opportunities to understand their further-study paths and gain potential career information. Based on the entry requirements of local and international universities, S.3 Life Planning focuses on coaching students about subject selection accordingly. Teachers introduce respective senior curriculum and have individual meetings with S.3 students to additionally guide them through subject selection. Senior Forms Life Planning is oriented on tertiary education and career planning. The former is done by having local and overseas professors from universities introduce their respective courses to our senior form students. Admission officers from the UK, the US, Australia and Canada are brought on campus every year to provide information about studying in their respective countries. To bring parents along with Life Planning, parents’ workshops are also organized to familiarize our parents with the different paths available to students choosing to continue their education. Career visits are also coordinated yearly for students to get first-hand information about different careers. Class teachers can guide students in the direction of their ideal career paths during these visits. Student Support Whole School Approach to Cater for Student Diversity: Class allocation is made to maximize students’ strengths and fine-tune their weaknesses. We have elite English and elite Mathematics classes which lessons provide the classes with materials that are best suited to their abilities while taking into consideration their degree of mastery of the content so that they become enthusiastic learners. Elite training courses and local and global contests are arranged for gifted learners to take part in in order to further explore bright students’ hidden potentials with their counterparts. Enlightening classes are also there for underachievers to consolidate their learning outcomes and experience a sense of accomplishment while increasing their academic ability. Whole School Approach to Integrated Education: To assist students with special educational needs, TTCA is equipped with Social Building Groups, Little Angels Groups, Arts Therapy Groups and Dyslectic Improvement Groups. Our four social workers, educational psychologist and respective class teachers also meet regularly to evaluate the growth and development of those students with special educational needs. Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment: Should students be having special educational needs, the school will offer help in their learning and assessment as suggested by specialists to enable students to be equitably assessed under suitable conditions. Fee Remission Scheme: Our school offers full school fee remission or 1/2 school fee remission, scheme for economically disadvantaged students. Needy students, including those from families receiving the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) and students receiving financial assistance provided by the Student Finance Office of the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency (WFSFAA), could apply for fee remission. - Please visit the web-link in our school’s website for details of school fee remission scheme, including the family income limits. Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos Home-School Co-operation: Besides traditional Parent-Teacher Association meetings for better parent-and-school communication, TTCA also organizes Tea Meetings with parents. Our principal and teachers can then share through discussion with parents about our school policies and any of the latest updates. On top of traditional Parents’ Days, parents also get to meet all subject teachers per year for a more first-hand face-to-face evaluation of students’ learning progress. S.1 parents, particularly, are given different school-based seminars so as to familiarize them with the school. Various apps are also used in the parent community that are connected with the school so that parents can get up-to-date information about their children. School Ethos: With Christian faith, we value students’ holistic development and we are dedicated to nurturing future leaders. In an effort to help students develop positive moral values and responsibilities, the school provides students with specialized support and resources as follows: 1. Dual class teacher system, 2. 12-disciple mentoring scheme in junior forms, 3. Life Education curriculum, 4. Leadership training programme, 5. Form-based social service scheme. Our effort has been highly recognized and appreciated by local educators. In 2018, TTCA was awarded the Excellence Award in the 2nd Outstanding Teaching Award for Moral Education, which was co-organized by the Education Bureau (EDB) and Winsor Education Foundation. Future Development School Development Plan: 1. TTCA is determined to maintain highly effective learning and teaching environment by promoting pre-lesson culture and Self-directed Learning. The school is preparing to introduce IAL curriculum in order to provide more educational opportunities for students of different needs and characteristics and sustained growth in educational needs. 2. Adhering to the spirit and belief in moral education and the teaching award, TTCA is committed to achieve the aims of whole-person development with our school motto – faith, hope, love. 3. The school undertakes continuous upgrade and refurbishment of campus facilities, such as advancement of wireless network and installation of solar panels, in order to create a better and more advanced learning environment for our students and realize environmental benefits in different ways. With a focus on providing competitive facilities equipped for the 21st century – and beyond, we are also considering remodeling an indoor gymnasium and library which fit for the future. Teacher Professional Training and Development: TTCA has a strong team of qualified and caring Christian teachers who strive to provide excellent educational opportunities and effective evangelical outreach for students. Teacher professional training and development are provided on regular staff development days and overseas professional development experiences. Highlights of Staff Development 2019-2020: 1. CUHK Quality School Improvement Project; 2. The 2nd Staff Development Trip in Taiwan; 3. Open classrooms of self-directed learning; 4. MAPS Teaching Methodology Seed Teacher Project (Department of Chinese) Life-wide Learning Activities including Five Essential Learning Experiences, Key Learning Areas, Extra-curricular Activities, Co-curricular Activities, etc. The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities to enable students to lead a vibrant campus life. Students are able to cultivate their interests through a total of 40 interest clubs and teams. In order to implement one-life-one-art/sports programme, junior-form students are required to participate in music and sports activity so as to stimulate their artistic temperament and get healthier. Leadership training programme is conducted in both junior and senior forms in order to develop students’ leadership skills to serve in various positions or student bodies such as Prefects, Student Ambassadors and Houses. TTCA is one of the pioneers in organizing whole-form overseas learning trips. All S.3 students go on an annual overseas learning trip together since the founding year. The school also arranges subject-based overseas study tours every year and is the first local secondary school to visit North Korea. All learning trips are led by our subject teachers in different parts of the world such as Europe, Australia and Taiwan to gain deeper understanding of their cultures and knowledge including Arts, Chinese History, Music and Science. Moreover, students are provided with exchange opportunities in different countries, e.g. Australia, Germany, UK and USA. School Facilities School Facilities: Apart from 31 classrooms, TTCA has a range of facilities and resources aimed at facilitating teaching and learning including Self-Access English Learning Centre, Mathematics Activity Centres, STEM Room, 4 Science Laboratories, Innovative Science Laboratory and Computer Laboratories. Facilities such as heated indoor swimming pool, two-tier school hall, 2 Student Activity Centres, self-study centre, auditorium, gym room, Music Production Centre, G/F and rooftop basketball courts, volleyball court, Roman Square garden stage and 2 student canteens are for students to develop their talents on campus. Facility(ies) for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs: Accessible lift and Accessible toilet. Others Scholarships - Our high-achieving students are annually awarded scholarships. Student Achievements Our students have also obtained a diversity of achievements and the following are some highlights: - ICAS Mathematics in English - University of New South Wales Medals Exchange Programmes - Chinese Writing Competition (Hong Kong Region) - Bronze Medal - Mock Legislative Council Debate Competition - Team Excellence Award - Business Startup Simulation Challenge - 2nd Runner-up - Sham Shui Po District Outstanding Students' Award - Outstanding Students' Award - OUHK 'Bulid a Robot' Workshop - Youth - Overall Championship - 6th National Arts Showcase of Primary and Secondary School Students - Hong Kong Representatives – Instrument Ensemble – First Level Prize - 2018 Hsinchu International Recorder Competition - Recorder Quartet - Champion - 40th Japan Recorder Competition - Recorder Solo & Recorder Zeit Quartet - Silver Award - 71st Hong Kong Schools Music Festival - Recorder Ensemble (Secondary School) - Champion - 71st Hong Kong Schools Music Festival - Recorder Band (Secondary School) - 1st Runner-up - 71st Hong Kong Schools Music Festival - Recorder Duet (Age 19 or under) - Champion - 71st Hong Kong Schools Music Festival - Descant Recorder Solo (Age 16 or under) - Champion - Hong Kong Joint School Music Competition - Secondary School Ensemble (Recorder) – Gold Award - Hong Kong Joint School Music Competition - Secondary School Ensemble (Orchestra) – Copper Award - Chinese Taipei International Open Bowling Championships 2019 - Hong Kong Representatives - 2019 Hong Kong Inter-School Bowling Championships - Mixed Double - Champion - Inter-School BOCHK Tenpin Bowling Cup - Boys Team - 3rd Runner-up - Inter-School Table-tennis Competition - Boys A Grade - 1st Runner-up - Inter-School Badminton Competition - Boys C Grade - 1st Runner-up - Inter-school Basketball Competition - Boys C Grade - 3rd Runner-up - Inter-School Swimming Competition - Girls B Grade - 2nd Runner-up - Inter-School Cross Country Competition - Girls C Grade - 3rd Runner-up TTCA will organize the following subject- and theme-based overseas study tours in 2019/2020. - S.3 Singapore Learning Trip - Visit to Silk Road (organized by the Departments of Chinese and Chinese History) - Canada Glacier Eco Tour (organized by the Department of Geography) - Canada English Experience Camp / Canada English Summer Camp - Watoto Uganda (East Africa) Life Reflection Tour - Taiwan Professional Staff Development Trip / Taiwan Life Education Staff Development - Greater Bay Area Sports Training Camp - Knox Academy Exchange Tour - Guangzhou Football Training Camp - Korea Innovative Technology and Arts Education Study Tour Direct Public Transportation to School MTR: Lai Chi Kok Station (Exit D4), Cheung Sha Wan Station (Exit B), Nam Cheong Station (Exit A); Bus: 6C, 12, 12A, 18, 36A, 118, 296C, 701, 702, 914, 971, A21; Public Mini-Bus: 44A, 44S, 75B, 81K

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